May 7, 2026

air travel disruptions India

IndiGo meltdown deepens: Passengers weep, howl, climb on counters; 650 flights remain cancelled for the day – The Times of India

IndiGo meltdown deepens: Passengers weep, howl, climb on counters; 650 flights remain cancelled for the day – The Times of India

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Despite the relaxation of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, chaos continued across major Indian airports on Sunday. Passengers angry, exhausted and desperate were seen shouting, sobbing and climbing service counters. IndiGo said it managed to operate 1,650 flights out of its 2,300 daily domestic and international services, while 650 flights were cancelled as the…

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‘Taking strict action’: Centre ramps up response amid IndiGo meltdown — what we know so far | India News – The Times of India

‘Taking strict action’: Centre ramps up response amid IndiGo meltdown — what we know so far | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday said that the government will not ignore the massive disruptions faced by IndiGo airlines, stressing that “this thing shouldn’t be left unattended”. He said a committee has been formed to investigate the issue and necessary action will be taken against those responsible. Aviation Meltdown…

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Bags lost, long queues, passengers stranded: IndiGo’s nationwide crisis persists — key developments | India News – The Times of India

Bags lost, long queues, passengers stranded: IndiGo’s nationwide crisis persists — key developments | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s operational crisis entered its fourth straight day on Friday, triggering widespread chaos at airports across the country, leaving thousands of passengers stranded with no food, no water, vacant counters and lost luggages.IndiGo cancelled over 550 domestic and international flights on Thursday, far above its usual 170–200 daily cancellations, causing widespread disruption across…

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